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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 281.27 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 281.27 and 120.89 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 281.27 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/281.27 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 281.27 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 34,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002.73/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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